High−voltage cathode materials such as LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 (LNMO) are promising for high power applications. Nevertheless, challenges such as electrolyte decomposition, Transition Metal (TM) dissolution, and gas evolution resulting from high−voltage operation continue to hinder LNMO commercialization. Most current material enhancements require separate modification steps. In this study, we concomitantly perform both doping and Single Crystal (SC) formation by employing V2O5 as a dopant at temperatures below the spinel sintering. During the sintering process, V2O5 facilitates the conversion of LiOH to Li2O, causing the precursor to form intermediate phases rather than crystallizing directly into the spinel structure. The presence of intermediate phases and their conversion to Li2O facilitate the formation of a highly crystalline spinel phase. The V–doped SC spinel (LNMVO) exhibits improved resistance to TM dissolution due to the stabilized (111) facet in electrolytic environments, while its structural robustness is strengthened by the incorporation of V5+, thereby effectively mitigating cell degradation and enhancing cycling stability. The cathode synthesis process was systematically elucidated by combining high-temperature XRD, TG–DSC, and SEM analyses, while the degradation pathway was further validated through in-situ XRD and post-mortem characterization after full-cell cycling. This comprehensive investigation, spanning from structure evolution to material failure, offers key insights for facilitating the commercialization of LNMO.
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